Status: Native
Synonyms:
Ipomoea coccinea auct., non Linnaeus var. coccinea
Ipomoea coccinea auct., non Linnaeus var. heredifolia (Linnaeus) Gray
Quamoclit coccinea (auct., non Linnaeus) Moench
Quamoclit hederifolia (auct., non Linnaeus) Choisy
Ipomoea cristulata is easily recognized by its long trumpet shaped scarlet flowers. They attract hummingbirds in large numbers, and sometimes snakes will lurk among these plants in an attempt to successfully catch dinner. The leaves are highly variable but are usually lobed or highly dissected. The vines can be several feet long.
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Ipomoea costellata, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Gomez Peak, Aug. 30, 2007
Ipomoea costellata, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Gomez Peak, Aug. 30, 2007
Ipomoea costellata, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, Aug. 16, 2008
Ipomoea costellata, flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, Oct. 3, 2008
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